General

  • Target
    2026-07-08_ce92d4b329c0b21335198fcea1366255_akira_quasar-rat
  • Size 4.9MB
  • Sample260709-a4r27ab15v
  • SHA256 6ff79929415cfd3ec84bd6861f576bbc5c1f39fe10b87a5f9aad5658fb164ef4
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-07-08_ce92d4b329c0b21335198fcea1366255_akira_quasar-rat
    • Size 4.9MB
    • SHA256 6ff79929415cfd3ec84bd6861f576bbc5c1f39fe10b87a5f9aad5658fb164ef4
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen

    • Disables one or more Microsoft Defender components

      Uses the Powershell Set-MpPreference cmdlet to disable one or more Microsoft Defender components.

    • Modifies Windows Firewall

    • Disables service(s)

    • Stops running service(s)

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

      Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks